Intro To Media

1.     .  List as many types (example:  TV) of media as you can think of. 
Internet, magazines, TV, audiobooks, radio, newspapers.

2.    .   Investigate ownership of the media in the US.  Find an article or chart that will allow you to identify the corporations that actually own mainstream media outlets like ESPN, Disney, FoxNews, CNN, NBC, Etc.,  Write down what you find.

C-SPAN owned by National Cable Satellite Corporation-owned by

Rob Kennedy 

3.     .  Find a list that identifies universities with what are considered the top programs for journalism.  Pick anyone you like, and then go to the website to investigate that school’s journalism program, as if you were a prospective student.  What can you learn about the professional values, standards, and practices associated with professional journalism?  (Write it down)

Stanford School of Journalism. Need to be able to turn real data into enthralling stories/Build up a myriad of sources for your story/Be able to use multimedia tools to tell as story.

4.      . Historically, the media in the United States has often been viewed as playing the role of “watchdog.”  Do research to understand the watchdog role of the media so that you can answer these questions:  Who is being watched?  Who is being protected?  And from what?

They are watching places where if the public found out about something they would demand changes ie the food industry. It protects the public from possible harms to them and the nation.

5.      . What have you heard about “liberal bias”?  (Don’t do research for this one – just write down what you have heard about this phrase.  If you have never heard this phrase before, say so, and then explain what you think it might mean.)

Never heard it. Could mean the bias between main ideals of the American culture.

Americans And TV News

http://www.journalism.org/files/2013/10/Nielsen_Latest_10-11.pdf
Interesting Facts:
-Local news reaches more viewers.
-While more people tune into local news networks cable viewers spend the most amount of time watching their network on average.
-All of this data was collected in a month so it could fluctuate and require more research.
-More than half of people that watch Fox and MSNBC also tune into CNN.
-Most people only tune into cable for an average of 25 minutes a day.(need real news on constantly than)
-Over 58% of adults watch local and network news,
-Disparity between news viewing on different platforms.
-The greatest overlap occurs between local and network newscasts, which often are on the same channel.
-Their are surprisingly heavy crossovers from the viewing of all 3 networks.
-Same crossover happens online but to a smaller percentage of adults across the board.

China to invest $78 bn to build 110 nuclear power plants by 2030, will overtake US

http://www.firstpost.com/world/china-to-invest-78-bn-to-build-110-nuclear-power-plants-by-2030-will-overtake-us-2471414.html

As China continues to improve infrastructure as well as other technologies they will begin building a myriad of nuclear power plants in their country within the next two decades and pass the United States. They said they will continue to improve upon their natural harvesting methods for energy but will need the power plants in order to meet the growing demands of their escalating middle class.

Israelis and Palestinians march together in Jerusalem solidarity rally

http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Israelis-and-Palestinians-come-together-for-Jerusalem-solidarity-march-426245

As tensions continue to rise within Israel between the Jewish and Palestinian people over 700 people marched in protest against the violence occurring throughout their country. People from Tel-Aviv and Haifa led the protest vying for an end to the violence.

Israeli Soldier Stabbed

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4712227,00.html

Tensions are escalating in Israel as more reports of Palestinian violence spread across numerous new networks. These past few weeks have been filled with vivid reports of the turmoil and fighting that has taken the lives of 8, and wounded 50 more.

NASA confirms there were lakes on Mars 2-3 Billion years ago

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015/10/09/nasa-confirms-ancient-lake-existed-on-mars-2-to-3-billion-years-ago.html

As NASA confirms that there were lakes on mars the excitement has been stewing within the public. Just days after their announcement of flowing water on the red planet they bring evidence to the table suggesting that not only is there flowing water but there were huge lakes that encompassed some parts of the Mars surface.

China warns against Russia and United States fighting proxy war against Syria.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/10/13/asia-pacific/china-says-russia-u-s-must-avoid-fighting-proxy-war-syria/#.Vh_P9PlVikp

China has warned Russia and America that being involved in a proxy war in Syria would cost too many more innocent Syrian lives. They believe that solving the matter through tough political regimens will resolve the matter. Russia began its air campaign in Syria on Sept. 30, helping support Assad and his embattled troops at a critical point in the fighting.

Russia insists it is targeting the Islamic State group and other “terrorists.” But Syrian rebels and opposition activists say Moscow’s warplanes in recent days have focused on U.S.-backed rebels in areas with no IS militants.

House Freedom Caucus

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/256675-house-freedom-caucus-demonstrates-leadership

The House Caucus is splitting the GOP in half as they struggle to elect a new house speaker from within their struggling party. While this site is clearly pro Freedom Caucus stating how they have the skills we need in order to lead or eventually lead the Republican party out of this stagnant trough they are in. While other Republicans view them as a force their just to disrupt and put who they want into power.

Speaker Of The House

 1.       What does the Constitution have to say about the job of Speaker of the House?"The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker..." Article 1 Section2  http://www.heritage.org/constitution/articles/1/essays/10/speaker-of-the-house
2..       The Constitution has nothing to say about parties – yet parties are the basis for organizing leadership in Congress.  Read about Congressional leadership here.  List the leadership roles that exist in each house of Congress – along with a brief description of each job.The Majority and Minority,Speaker of the House(Presides over precedings, influences bills and community assignments), Majority Leader(plan the parties legislative program), Minority Leader(Does not do much). http://www.ushistory.org/gov/6b.asp
3..       What would have to happen for the Speaker of the House to become the President?The president and vice president would have to die in order for the speaker to become the president.
4.       Who was the longest-serving Speaker in history?.Samuel Rayburn 17 years. http://history.house.gov/Institution/Firsts-Milestones/Speaker-Fast-Facts/
5.Who was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House? 
 Nancy Pelosi Democrat January 4th 2007. http://history.house.gov/Institution/Firsts-Milestones/Speaker-Fast-Facts/
6.When did Newt Gingrich serve as Speaker? 
 1955-1999 is when Newt Gingrich served as speaker of the house, the republican revolution and married 3 times, resign for ethics violation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newt_Gingrich
7..       Who just resigned as Speaker of the House?  How long had he been serving as Speaker, and why is he quitting now?  (Find a news article that analyzes this question.)John Boehner just resigned 25th of September he was in the house since 2011.http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/25/politics/john-boehner-resigning-as-speaker/
8.       Who was considered to be a likely successor?  Why is that no longer the case?.Kevin Mccarthy,dropped his speaker bid http://onpolitics.usatoday.com/2015/09/25/john-boehner-successors/
9..       Why do many Republicans in Congress hope Paul Ryan will enter the race for speaker?  What is the latest news on whether or not he is likely to do so?They believe ryan is the complete package and that he needs to "take one for the team" and become the speaker of the house. He is going back to his home in Wisconsin to consider this job and the opportunities http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/10/us/politics/desperate-gop-appeals-to-ryan-on-speakers-job.html?_r=0
10.       What committee does Paul Ryan currently chair?  What is this committee responsibility?  Visit it’s website to learn about it..Powerful chairman of the house ways and means committee that is responsible for the taxes and government spending. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/10/us/politics/desperate-gop-appeals-to-ryan-on-speakers-job.html?_r=0
11.What a congressional committee? How many are there?Committees decide which bills and resolutions move forward to consideration by the House or Senate as a whole. Committee chairmen have enormous influence over this process. 43 house and senate committees. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/committees/
12..       What are some of the reasons he may choose NOT to take the job?Paul Ryan has built his career on the idea that he can lead Republicans to the fiscal promised land of limited government by rewriting the country’s tax code and overhauling entitlement programs he contends are drowning the nation in debt.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2015/10/08/why-paul-ryan-doesnt-want-to-be-house-speaker/
13..       What would you do if you were in his position?  What would be the best reasons for taking the job?  Or for avoiding it?Not be the speaker, need to avoid it in order to influence smaller parts of the government, for it in order to heavily influence all people.
14..       The Speaker of the House is an important position – but is it a stepping stone to the White House?  Has a former Speaker ever risen to the presidency? 
 Yes James K polk of Tennessee.It could be considered a stepping stone but really isnt.
15.       What is a congressional caucus?  How many are there?  How are caucuses different from committees?The democratic meetings.A congressional caucus is a group of members of the United StatesCongress that meets to pursue common legislative objectives. There are over 100.
16.       What is the House Freedom Caucus?  What role is it playing in the current struggle over leadership?  What kind of speaker do they want?
 ."The House Freedom Caucus is a congressional caucus consisting of conservative Republican members of the United States House of Representatives."It has maneuvered around the government and breathed new life into the GOP whilst giving a differing opinion that will influence them heavily. Leaders with a fresh perspective of the government. http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/256675-house-freedom-caucus-demonstrates-leadership

1st Quarter Reflection

Learning about the constitution and the founders involvement was new and interesting to me. Especially when they used ideas from around the world in order to draft a constitution that would aid in the betterment of America. Also learning about the origins of the government through the constitution and all of the amendments affiliated with it. I will also never forget about the bill of rights and the articles of confederucci, as I had to make projects relating to those. Going forward I want to try and do better on the tests and participating in class and making sure I work on school work awhile before its due.